letters close

plural noun

: letters issued by a government or sovereign to a private person in a private matter

Examples of letters close in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The letter closes by reminding how all sides of the industry came together to help get the MMA become law. Ed Christman, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2019 Fans were hoping that this year's awards circuit could bring Beyoncé one letter closer to EGOT status (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony wins). Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Sep. 2019

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Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of letters close was in 1891

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“Letters close.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/letters%20close. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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